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Starbucks Appoints New Supply Chain Chief

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Gibbons worked to revolutionize inventory management within the company. Plant in Columbia, South Carolina in 2009. So Starbucks launched a three step plan to completely revolutionize their supply chain. Supply Chain Overhaul. Gibbons’ goal was to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

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Starbucks Appoints New Supply Chain Chief

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Gibbons worked to revolutionize inventory management within the company. Plant in Columbia, South Carolina in 2009. So Starbucks launched a three step plan to completely revolutionize their supply chain. Supply Chain Overhaul. Gibbons’ goal was to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

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ScottsMiracle-Gro Improves Distribution System in Sustainability and Customer Service

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Since 2009, when ScottsMiracle-Gro began implementing its new distribution model, the Company has reduced the number of miles traveled to ship products to home center customers by approximately one-third. Improve inventory turns at retail by reducing fertilizer order minimums.

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

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In higher-traffic markets, Advance Auto Parts has “hub” stores that keep more inventory in-stock to give customers what they need when they need it. Bed Bath & Beyond is also implementing inventory reduction strategies and is on track for a 5% reduction year-over-year by the end of the current fiscal year.